Truly great prof!

He was the most boring professor I have ever had. I dreaded going to his class

Gives a lot of work and requires a lot of studying.

good prof, if you pay attention. you have to be somewhat interested in learning about rocks and dirt or it is boring. he helps those who want to learn.

keep up the good work Dr. Steve. May the force be with you and focus on the TAO!!!

What a cutie. Made it interesting study of rocks.

If you wanna learn geology you will learn something, if you wanna sleep in the back of the class and try to BS your way through then he is not the prof to take.

The course material is definitely not the most interesting, but if you demonstrate a wont to learn he'll be good to ya. Very helpful with personal problems.

Great teacher if you are willing to listen well and study hard. Loves his subject. Likes his students. I liked his classes a lot.

Boring class, fun guy. Beware, the tests are pretty hard.

Dr. Harper is a really nice guy. Be quiet when he tells you to because if not, he might get a little anal. The class is really boring, but he really knows his stuff. You will not be able to BS the class. The test are really hard, so you must study.

He's a really nice guy, however extremely boring. As long as you come to class and try a little bit you can squeak a C. Very hard to pay attention though!! Has a 12 point grading scale that really helps, and willing to work with you.

Corny, yet funny at times. Tests are VERY hard - moderate studying wont cut it here. All notes are on Blackboard,but it is still wise to go to class. Im sure someone who studied a bit more than me and is good with memorization can pull an easy B.

Although it requires a lot of time and intelligence to do well in this class, it is well worth it. Dr. Harper does an excellent job if presenting this less-than-exciting material, and has been my favorite prefessor thus far.

Awesome Professor, knows a lot about Geology. The tests and quizzes arent super easy but if you study, and do all the quizzes, its easy to get an A in the class. It does require studying to get an A in but what class doesnt?

Great guy. He really knows his stuff. And the test are hard, but he will help you with anything you need. I got an A in both classes w/out too much effort.

REALLY HARD, Go to class. Do all assignments. Study hard. Only way to get an A. Otherwise, VERY nice and helpful.

His class is really easy as long as you study and do your work. You don't have to study hard at all, just study. If you do the quizs and read the homework keys, it's exactly what is on the test word for word. He's really nice too. Easy class.

you have to: READ THE EMAIL ATTACHMENTS--before class, take good notes IN CLASS, SHOW UP EVERY DAY, and study like HELL for tests. He is fair and is a very good teacher--BUT this is NOT an Easy A!!

Don't even bother paying attention, its too boring! Test are hard, but if you do the other assignments, go to class, and review the old tests (from Joyner Reserve) then you should be fine.

his class is easy he gives you all the notes and you don't have to buy the book but his exams are not all that easy so you have to study

dr. harper knows his stuff but he bores u to death. he shows slides of the same thing everyday. take home quizzes arent that bad. exams are REALLY HARD! u dont have to buy the book, but u do have to print off a lot of stuff for this class. overall the class was VERY BORING!!

he's a nice guy and grades on a 12pt scale. the tests are hard and the lectures are really long and boring.

Sit in the front, go to class, study the past exams he gives you links to, and memorize all of the petty numbers in the notes because he will test on them. He's nice, but you have to memorize a lot of information for this class.

Dr. Harper is one of the best professors I have ever had! The lectures can get boring, but it's geology, and he makes it as exciting as he can. He really wants you to love it as much as he does. You have to study to do well, but its worth it!

Dr. Harper is very funny and easy-going. His tests can be extremely hard but if you study hard, go to class and take copious notes, you should make out with a B. You will have to work for it, though. He's also very helpful and wants you to do well. Funny guy too.

Amazing professor. Interesting lectures, knows his stuff, easy to get along with...

Harper is a great teacher and gets you excited about the class because you can tell he really wants to be there and help you out.

He's a really nice guy and very helpful. The tests are hard, because there's so much material to study. But he gives plenty of take home quizzes and activities to bring those test grades up. I'll probably take him again.

AWESOME!!!! If you get him DO NOT CHANGE TEACHERS!! the classes can be boring but youre learning about rocks....so what did you expect? he makes class as interesting as he can. if you try you will get a good grade. honestly, he basically hands you an A with color coded notes, homework, and quizzes. he always sends out past exams. and if you take th

Not bad, kinda goofy!

i love Dr. Harper!! he's so funny and yes the class can be boring but he makes it the most fun he can. there are 4 tests, and a bunch of easy take home quizzes to help bring up your grade. if i had to take another geology class i would DEFINITELY take him again! no attendance policy but takes it anyway, in case he wants to reward you at the end.

not a bad teacher at all...really knows his stuff on geology and really really LOVES it, so be prepared..Gives a lot of easy quizzes in class so be prepared to show up to all classes...TEST ARE RIDICULOUSLY HARD DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF INFORMATION, and everything is given in pages of pages of notes typed by him..overall though he is a good teacher

Great teacher, e-mails notes, study guides, and the study guide keys. Gives open note quizzes. Tests are not hard if you study the notes, study guides and previous tests that he also e-mails you. Dr. Harper is a great teacher, he really loves his Geology so dont mess with him. Don't talk or let your cell phone go off cause he doesn't like that.

One of the nicest professors out there. He is always well prepared and knowledgable with a passion for geology. His tests can be a little tricky due to having to study so much information, but he is very good teacher. I took him twice.

Great teacher, Great class

Go to class, sit up front and you will make an A in this class. He is very nice, thoughtful and if you ever need anything just go ask him. He is always willing to lend a hand. He also doesn't use a text book. Come on, take him!

Dr. Harper is a beast! He is an amazing professor, and he's so quarky that haing his class 9:30 in the morning was no problem. He sends you online notes, he uses lots of visuals to help teach, and he's very easy to understand. He does give a quiz every tuesday at least, and they're very easy, so show up to get them! Study for the tests, too.

Dr. Harper is a wonderful professor for both audial and visual learners. He requires no textbook and all the notes used in his class are sent via email to his students. Dr. Harper realizes that his GEOL 1500 course is just introductory; he doesn't require everyone to learn everything. His material is exactly is what is tested...Very good teahcer

Dr. Harper is an excellent teacher. If you've had him for 1500, then Geomorph is the same way just more self-study. He also hates people talking and cell phones, so none of them.

He is so boring. He just talks and talks. He spent like a whole class showing his vacation pictures. I did other stuff in the class. No textbook. Test are okay, it is just lots of info. I would take him again because he is not that hard.

If he sends out one more environmentalist chain letter to our entire class, I'm going to SCREAM. But class is easy; he sends out last semester's test before each test, so if you do that to practice, the tests are a breeze. I have to bring another book to stay awake in class, though.

Doesn't use a textbook. Emails you roughly 15-20 pages a week of notes he's written that go along with his class, along with a study guide for each subject, and a study guide key. COME TO CLASS. He has test questions that he only gives info for in class. Hard, but study his notes you'll be fine.

Dr. Harper was okay. His tests were pretty easy but he gives you a lot of notes. It's a lot of printing and a waste of ink. He likes to listen to himself talk and basically shows you pictures (he took) of rocks all class period. Really boring but easy to do well.

Harper is amazing. He knows so much and is willing to get to know you on a name-to-name basis. He's a funny professor with a bunch of stories to tell. He's been all over Asia and has experienced a lot! His tests are fairly easy. Take notes, listen in class, go to class an you'll be having a pretty easy time.

I love Dr. Harper. He is so cute and friendly. He makes notes for you. Attendance is mandatory and he gives out quizzes to help your grade. Easy class

He is a good teacher. His quizes are take home and as long as you listen and study those quizes you'll be fine.

good guy

i love dr.harper! if you get on his good side (i did) you will become a favorite. he will definitely talk your ear off. i thought he was a hilarious creature of a man. test are not really that bad. all you have to do is memorize the notes. his quiz's will help your grade. take him!

Dr.Harper is so nice. I got to really know him as a person and loved him. He really cares about his students and remembers things about them...even in a section with about 100 kids in it! As far as the class though, I hated it. It was SO boring. You don't have a textbook but you waste so many trees in this class! The tests were ridiculously hard!

Mr. Harper is the best! He is such a sweet man and will go completely out of his way to help you. He gives you an old test as a study guide before every test except the final exam. He gives take home quizzes and drops the lowest 2. Awesome Professor!

Dr. Harper definitely knows his stuff. Makes jokes during class. Expect to study a little, but overall interesting.

Field camp is no joke, people. It's hard work: camping, hiking, and mapping your butt off...all that aside: Dr.Harper is a great professor. He knows what he's talking about and often times is extremely helpful in the field. I learned so much about Geologic Mapping from him and my interest in geoscience has skyrocketed since taking the class.

I had him for Geomorph, and i love him :) this is the 2nd class i have had with him! he expects you to study and work hard, but it pays off. pay attention to what he says in class bc when he rambles it might be important! great man who really seems to care!

I love Dr. Harper! He is fantastic and looks like Einstein. Quizzes are all take home and they really boost your grade. The tests are pretty easy too as long as you go over the quizzes and study guide..that he always sends out! I'm taking him again next semester. He is also very willing to help you outside of class

Take-home quizzes are a Godsend- they're easy, but generally cover everything that you'll be tested on. Aside from acting as a study guide, they really help out your grade. In class, however, he gets on tangents and can be difficult to understand when taking notes.

Stephen Harper is a good teacher. You have to actually like geology to have fun. Go to class. Take home quizzes are easy.Study hard for the exam. There is alot of material on his test and they are not multiple choice except for the final.

Dr.Harper aka (the monopoly man). Take the lab with the lecture it will help to clarify the in class material. Harper is always willing to help when you have issues. If you don't do well on his first test go to his office hours!

class is pretty boring but you learn useful information. i feel like i could have passed without going once. quizzes are pretty much homework. study a good bit for the tests and you should be fine

Easiest class in all four years. No book, he emails you the documents you need for each section. Twelve simple take home quizzes. Dr. Harper is passionate about the material and is fun to learn from. Interesting and very easy class.

Emails you everything. No textbook needed. 12 take home quizzes, but drops 2 lowest. tests are worth 18% each, final (not cumulative) worth 26%. Good professor, gives sample tests to study from. Test are multiple choice/short answer(fill in's and diagrams). two online assignments, pretty easy. Takes attendance every day

Dr. Harper knows what he is doing and is very helpful if you visit him during office hours. He likes to talk a lot and rambles about things but sends notes out before every class. Tests are almost straight from the notes with a random question he mentions in class thrown in as well. Studying is necessary but if you do then you should pass.

Dr. Harper is such a great professor. He really knows his stuff and you can tell how much he loves to teach. He is a very odd little man though, and you will hardly ever catch him in anything other than shorts and flip flops. His tests are pretty hard but if you do the study guide you should be fine.

He is seriously the sweetest little old man you'll ever meet!! He gives 12 quizzes and there are 2 tests and a non-cumulative final. Coming from a non science major I thought the tests were so hard! Near impossible if you don't do a lot of studying but not awful. You can get through it if you're willing to work.

It's a very boring class, but he gives you all the notes and homework keys (homework he gives is optional to do). He gives you take homes quizzes and drops the two lowest. The test are hard but if you look over the notes well you'll be fine. His grading scale is you can have a 76 and still make a B-

I think people are rating Dr. Harper off of their dislike for Geology and not him as a professor. You do not have any homework except for take home quizzes (which go EXACTLY by the notes). He sends out old exams for you to study by. His grading system is very lenient (more than 10 pt). If you study the old exams you will be fine!

The class was adequate.

There is a lot of information but he knows what he is talking about and will give you as much material needed to help. Can be long winded but means well

Very nice man. Tests can be hard if you don't thoroughly study the packets. There are multiple choice and some short answers such as fill in the blank on every test. If you just study your packets over and over before test day you'll be just fine! Occasionally he'll say something in class and hint to you that they'll be asked on the test.

Lectures are long and dry. Go to class because he gives out take home quizzes and uses attendance as a grade. Tests are somewhat hard, but he gives you old exams.

Harper is the bomb dot com

funny guy, great teach

Good class

A great teacher, very funny and explains things well. Powerpoints are a little heavy on content and repetitive. Take home quizzes he gives you are straight from notes and usually easy.

Dr. Harper is a wonderful professor and really cares about his students as long as you put forth the effort. His lectures are normally set up pretty well and are interesting. His office hours are great if you don't understand something, he'll make sure you understand whatever it is before you leave. Absolutely wonderful Professor!

Harper really knows what he is talking about! I have never had a professor that knew so in depth what they were teaching. If you study the quizzes (which he gives back with corrections) and the homework (which is optional) you will make good grades on the tests. There can be a lot of material so it can be a bit of a challenge but this is college.

I ended up really liking this class. We have a quiz due every class but it really helps your grade because they are easy and in the notes THAT HE SENDS TO YOU! I didnt take notes a day in class and made an A in the class. He sends out an old exam before each exam (with most of the same questions). He is a little odd and lectures are boring.

we all would like to not go to class and do absolutely nothing to get an A. NOT this class. Go to class, do the take home quizzes, study the quizzes and old exam he sends out and you'll do fine on the exams. I recommend this class. work hard, receive a good grade. lectures are long and boring, try and pay attention. overall great class

Try and pay attention in class, he asks random questions in class that you would ONLY know if you listened in class. FYI his friend from the Peace Corp, his name is Buddy. Yes that was a question on an exam, lol. Don't know if I enjoyed the class, but I did enjoy the good grades I received. He sends out alot of information, read it! Does not use Bb

I've had Harper TWICE (1700&1500) so trust me when I say his class is not that hard, everything on the tests is usually on the practice exams he gives you or in the notes, some things he says in class but thats maybe 5 points on a test so just study maybe 2 nights and the night before the test and you're golden. Hes very devoted dont let it scare u

I took GEOL 1500 with Dr. Haper, and I loved this class so much! It's very similar to high school style, he provides you notes with powerpoint and you don't need to waste money on textbooks! He gives "quiz" at end of the class and that's due the next class. All the answers are in the notes, and the exams ar easy to pass as long you study the notes.

He gives you take home quizzes for every unit studied which really improves your grade.

Doctor Harper cares a lot about rocks. Like seriously from day one you can tell how excited he gets when talking about rocks. He oversees all of the labs as well (He even wrote the textbook) so if you're taking the lab with the lecture he typically stays on track with the lab. Quizzes every other class-ish with optional homework and a few exams.

Always answered his email. Was willing to give me extended time on assignments when I was out sick . Gave extra credit opportunities for the whole class. Overall very understanding and fair.

I loved Dr. Harper's class. Print out the notes before class and write down important stuff he says. Take home quizzes are easy and if you come to class it will boost your grade because he takes attendance. Good class to take if you need a science without a lab, just study! Sit in the front and you'll do fine.